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Rosemary
Rosemary is an evergreen herb that is native to the Mediterranean countries, and this herb is usually used as a kind of spice, and it is included among many traditional dishes of various countries, and rosemary has been used for hundreds or even thousands of years as a kind of flavoring Because of its pungent taste and wonderful flavor, in addition to its use in the treatment of some diseases because of its medicinal properties, the following are some of the benefits of this herb.
Benefits of rosemary herb
- Tonic and stimulant for the brain: It was found that the rosemary herb has the ability to support and stimulate the blood circulation to the brain, which provides the brain with nutrients and oxygen, and helps to prevent some diseases that affect the brain and affect memory, such as Alzheimer's disease, and in addition, this herb contains acid Carnosic Acid, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects nerves and brain cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Supporting the digestive system: The rosemary herb was used traditionally to calm indigestion and the accompanying digestive disorders, and it has been proven that the rosemary herb is safe to use for these cases, in addition to treating colic caused by digestive problems such as gases and gallbladder problems.
- Helping hair: the rosemary herb stimulates the hair to grow, supports the health of the scalp, and helps in treating dandruff, either by using the oil extracted from it or by using tea made from rosemary on the scalp, after soaking it for a full night and then using it to rinse the hair after washing it with shampoo .
- Cancer prevention: Cancer is known as an irregular growth of cells, and this may be the result of several factors, including free radicals, and because the rosemary herb contains antioxidants, it is natural that it works to prevent cancer.
Directions and precautions for using rosemary
- It is preferable not to use this herb without consulting your doctor or someone qualified in this field, especially if you suffer from chronic diseases.
- You should avoid eating and using the rosemary herb during pregnancy, or not eating large amounts of it at least, due to its properties that stimulate the uterus.
- This herb is generally considered safe to use, but consuming large quantities of it causes symptoms such as: vomiting, cramping, coma, and fluid accumulation in the lung.
- The use of this herb has conflicting with some medications such as sedatives, some types of pressure medications from the category of ACE inhibitors, diuretics, lithium, and therefore it is necessary to consult a doctor before using this herb or any other type of herb.
Preparing rosemary tea
the ingredients:
- A teaspoon of rosemary herb.
- A cup of boiling water.
How to prepare:
- Leave the rosemary in the water for five minutes or more, as desired.
- Lavender or thyme can be added to rosemary to make an herbal tea.
